Harold James Paulsen
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 4 Aug 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 7 Sep 2004, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | "Speldhurst", Beverley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'4¼" (1.63m) tall ; 137lbs 62.142 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Beverley, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Muriel Eva Paulsen |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W707 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Feb 1941 |
| Rank | Trooper |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 19 Jan 1939 Harold married Muriel Eva Patricia Turner (1919-2006) in Southern Cross. They had four children.
War Service
Enlisted in the 10th Light Horse Regiment at Beverley on 6 Jul 1940 and posted to No.4 Troop 'B' Squadron. Harold was called up for full time duty on 18 Dec 1941.
On 10 Aug 1942 he was seen by a Medical Board at Claremont and on 26 Aug 1942 he discharged by Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot "Not occasioned by his own fault"
discharged 26 Sep 1942
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1980 at 104 Lukin street, Beverley, farm hand;
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